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The freed hostages were handed over to the IDF in Gaza

This morning, the female soldiers were ahead of schedule Karina Ariev, Daniella Gilboa, Naama Levy And Liri Albag, taken hostage by Hamas on 7 October 2023, they were handed over to the International Red Cross. The four women were made to stand on a stage set up by Hamas in a square in Gaza City before their release. They were all dressed in military-style uniforms and were holding “gift bags” distributed to them by Hamas. From the stage they were transferred directly into Red Cross vehicles. Hamas has published the list of 200 Palestinian prisoners that Israel is preparing to release today as part of the ceasefire agreement, in exchange for the release of four Israeli female soldiers. According to what was reported by Guardianthe prisoners include long-term prisoners and others sentenced to very severe sentences. Also in this case Hamas took advantage of the event to spread propaganda, as the association writes Seventh October: « Free. Forced to endure a shameful parade by armed Hamas terrorists with their faces covered. A test of strength of these disgusting monsters, who came out of their tunnels where they hid after committing the horror of October 7th. A live TV parade to humiliate Israel and the Jews. Liri, Naama, Karina and Daniela they did not lower their gaze in front of the crowd of “civilized” Gazans, strong, courageous, free women.” The agreement provides for the initial release of women, both civilian and military, followed by elderly men, the wounded and, finally, the bodies of the deceased. Currently, only a limited number of hostages meet the criteria for this first phase. As a result, two women – Arbel Yehouda 29-year-old civilian, and soldier Agam Berger – will probably remain prisoners until the next exchange, scheduled for the weekend. Ariev, Gilboa, Levy, Albag and Berger they had been captured on October 7, 2023 during an attack on a military base near Gaza, which marked the beginning of the conflict in the Strip. Second Elisa Garfagna communication expert « Hamas uses the forced smile of female soldiers as a psychological weapon to convey a message of victory and normality, minimizing the suffering of the hostages. The military dress underlines the social role of the girls, different from the previously released hostages, who were instead in civilian clothes. This image, spread internationally, aims to manipulate public opinion and legitimize the actions of Hamas, thus proposing a human side and compassionate. The parade of armed militiamen with their faces covered, however, reveals the true nature of Hamas: they are terrorists thirsty for revenge who use all means to return to the limelight, cleansed.”

However, there is no news from the family Bibas with the family issuing a statement this morning: «477th morning. Once again, last night we found no rest. Yesterday at 4pm, when the list of those who were to be released was published, our world it collapsed. Even though we were prepared for this possibility, we were hoping to see Shiri and the children on the list that should have been for civilian women. In the evenings, when we turned on the TV for the news, our pain, our struggle and, above all, the crucial discussion about the complexity and tragedy of not being on the list, disappeared from the mouths of the anchors in the studios. Does grave concern for their lives override the fact that they are captive civilians who need to be brought home? Does grave concern for their lives negate the fact that the State is obliged in this agreement to provide us with certainty? Does grave concern for Shiri’s life mean there is no longer any need to display her photo as an abducted civilian in Gaza whose fate remains unknown? The answer is no. Thank you, dear supporters, for not giving up, for continuing to pray, hope and demand answers. What awaits us is an exciting and complex day. Liri, Daniela, Naama and Karina: We can’t wait to see you smiling, wrapped in love, at home with your amazing families. Shiri, Yarden, Ariel and Kfir: We will continue to hope and ask for your return. It’s not over until it’s over. Kind regards, The family Bibas».

Finally, thousands of new members have joined the ranks of the Iranian-backed terrorist group Hamas, according to two US congressional sources briefed by intelligence. This reinforces fears that Hamas may continue to pose a persistent threat to Israel. He brings it back Reuters on his site. Intelligence also reports that a similar number of Hamas fighters were killed in the same period. Among the newly recruited members, many are young and untrained, employed primarily for basic security duties.

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